Caleb wiped his brow, taking a deep breath as he looked around the manor. It hadn't been easy but he and Glorias sister had cleared out a rather large nest. As the group began to cleanup he couldn't help but grin. "That went pretty well if I do say so myself."
"Have to agree," Katie smiled. "You got some skill Caleb. Everything Gloria said about you was true." Caleb now blushed slightly, averting his gaze as he watched his father, uncle, and Claudia approach. The petite blond wizard smiled as she now held two skulls in her hand. "Heh these two thought they could jump me."
"Well," Rick said. "They did jump on you. I don't think they were expecting you to be that strong." Claudia now narrowed her eyes carefully studying the skinnier Moreland man. "And don't you forget that Mister, especially if you're going to be dating my sister! Us Harris girls know how to take care of ourselves."
Caleb and Katie chuckled as they watched Rick shift nervously under Claudias gaze. Rick obviously hadn't realized just how tough the Harris women were. "So dad what you thinking?"
Jacob now rubbed his chin happy to be out if the house, even if he was here in a support role. "I'd say we did some good work," he said. "We haven't found the master yet. Probably have to check a few other locations your uncle marked."
"You mind if I check with Gloria first," Caleb asked. "I ended up missing out on Dukes birthday party. Want to wish him a happy birthday and say hi." Jacob smiled, giving his son a nod. "Just make it quick boy we got some work left to do."
Taking out his cellphone, Caleb now dialed Gloria. He missed his girlfriend and his friends but the life of a hunter often met he would miss out on somethings. Still, he wanted to check in, just to see how they were doing and to let them know he was okay. Turning on the camera, Caleb waited patiently for Gloria to turn on her video feed.
As the camera activated, Caleb was surprised to see a woman in her 30s answer. Caleb recognized the adult Gloria yet was curious as to why she was older. "Gloria?"
"Hey Caleb," she said happily. "Hows everything going?"
"Pretty good still have a few more places to check," he said. "So, any reason you decided to grow up?"
"Oh this," she said, gesturing to her adult appearance. "We had a um situation earlier but its good now." Gloria now gestured behind her. Caleb now noticing the elementary aged children running around behind him. Children that looked very much like his friends. "Is that Duke and Sasha?"
"Yep," Gloria responded. "The ring kinda acted on its own, deciding to give Duke a chance to have the kinda birthday he didn't get when he was a kid." Caleb nodded, not noticing Katie now walk up behind him. The young woman smirking as she observed the birthday party. "You guys look like you having fun," Katie smiled.
"Yeah we are so far," Gloria smiled. Caleb smiled before pausing. "Gloria who are they?"
Gloria now glanced behind her, giggling as she looked at what Caleb was talking about. "Oh thats Adam and Felicia."
Calebs jaw dropped as he gazed at his friends. Adam now looked like an Amazon, the teenage girl standing over six feet tall with a muscular physique. She looked like she belonged in a MMA octagon. Standing next to her was a handsome yet thin teenage boy. Felicia's once long blond hair now cut into a preppy short cut. "That's Adam and Felicia," he exclaimed. "How?"
"Sasha's Ring of Change," Gloria replied. Caleb nodded, his face furrowing into a frown as he stared at Adam. "I take it Adam is still getting used to this."
Gloria turned groaning as she watched the Amazonian woman now cup her breasts and jiggle them. "Felicia can you tell your um girlfriend not to play with his boobs! I'm on the phone with Caleb."
Caleb chuckled, listening to Felicia scold her boyfriend. Adam now offered a weak apology as the group now gathering around Gloria to say hi. "So is everything alright," they asked.
"Things are going good," Caleb stated. "But I miss you guys. Wanted to wish Duke a Happy Birthday. Sorry I couldn't be there buddy."
Duke now moved into frame, the ten year old damphirs face lighting up in joy. "Thanks Caleb," he smiled.
"Hey you guys be careful," a 10 year old Diane called.
"I will," Caleb replied.
"I miss you Caleb," Gloria sighed.
"Miss you too darling," he smiled.
As Caleb was about to say something, he paused as he gazed at Glorias face. The young woman's face appeared to be getting softer, more youthful with each passing second. In only moments Gloria had gone from a woman of 30 back into her 18 year old self and was still going. "Um Glo?"
Gloria paused, giggling as she realized she was descending into childhood once more. "Well looks like I'm heading back to the party," a now 15 year old Gloria said. "Love you Caleb."
"Um love you too Gloria."
Gloria smiled, blowing Caleb a kiss as she descended into childhood. Caleb watched as her face grew rounder, more innocent, until a 10 year old version of his girlfriend was staring at him.
"Dont worry Caleb we'll keep her out of trouble," a 10 year old Naomi smiled. Caleb stifled a laugh, knowing if anything it would be Naomi that would cause trouble. "Okay have fun I'll see you guys soon."
Hanging up the phone, Caleb simply shook his head, a small grin cracking across his face. "Guess this is the kinda stuff I have to get used to."
"Pretty much," Katie smiled. "Yeah it can get a bit weird at times but take it from me. It makes things very memorable."